resident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday November 9, 2025, presided over the swearing-in of Uganda’s new Principal Judge, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, at Mbale State Lodge.

Lady Justice Abodo previously served as the Director of Public Prosecutions, a role she held until August this year when she was appointed by the President to her new position.

Also sworn in were Hon. Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze as Inspector General of Government, her deputies Ms. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe and Ms. Patricia Achan, as well as Mr. Lino Anguzu as Director of Public Prosecutions.

President Museveni congratulated the appointees, praising their youth, integrity, and professional background.

“I congratulate you on ascending to these high offices. I am glad you are young people. I know some of you individually and I have been following your record. You seem not to be corrupt,” he said.